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In Awe

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Ups Then Downs

Today I have the answers, so sure am I that I understand all, knowing full well that tomorrow I will sink into turmoil and confusion. Thus is how we progress–descents thrusting us into higher assents until we fully reach the … Continue reading

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Apple Doll

I am becoming an apple face doll; age is carving its time on my cheeks, lines, spots, map my face and declare the arrival of wisdom or foolery, depending on one’s point of view. I easily relinquish the role of … Continue reading

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Sacred? Pat’s Pondedering

What makes something sacred? Is it our view of it, or something beyond us? I once took a tour of churches. They were beautiful, each in its own way. Then I walked through the door of one and felt a … Continue reading

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Just Pretend

Why do people pretend that everything is fine. Am I the only one who sees the emperor has no clothes?* Punch the clock, drink a beer, yet the truth is always near. How much longer can we play this game, … Continue reading

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Fly Away

I want to fly, soar above the trees, ride the currents to faraway lands; fly with beetles, birds, and butterflies, drift through the sky of freedom. Alas, I am of the Earth, not of the air, so where do I … Continue reading

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Patriotism

Let my patriotism be for the world united where all are brothers, the banner of love flying high.

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Integration

integration enter grateful inside the circle of love

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Big Eye

Big Eye all seeing but understanding little until I becomes we united to 1

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Leaders?

Why do we follow leaders, placing all our hopes in them? There are many wise ones who point the way, encourage us when we are down, help us to see our worth. Yet, there is a price to pay–for them … Continue reading

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My Own Way

God, Allah, Creator, Source Fragrance in the wind Twinkle of a star Whisper in my soul Thunder on a summer day The Presence of God is everywhere, yet we know Him not. I am within the mountain, yet feel so … Continue reading

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Crooked Trees

Why are some trees crooked and others straight and tall? God makes us different in many ways, and simply loves us all.

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Show, Not Tell

Do not tell me what to do, simply show me, then let me decide if this, for me, is true.

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What If….

what if there is only the Creator lying under a tree making up stories about you and me?

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Together Yet Separate

I feel a part of, yet separate. I join in, yet hold some in reserve. I understand the idea of Oneness and am headed that way, but for now, I feel it only in spurts, then retreat into my world … Continue reading

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Walking Among the Trees

Blue skies with nary a cloud, air crisp and clean. Mother Nature beckons me to walk quietly among her trees, sip water from clear streams. I wander here and there. The quiet murmurs of the floresta stills the busyness of … Continue reading

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Where Is He?

God, Allah, Creator, Source… A fragrance in the wind The twinkle of a star Whispers in my soul Thunder on a summer day, yet we know Him not. I am within the mountain, yet feel so far-away. Like a wee … Continue reading

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Jelly Bean Wishes

not an orange, cherry, lemon even if they taste like one jelly beans are what they are so if you are a jelly bean be one instead of wishing to be a star

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Different Languages

We speak in different languages, words build stories in which we live, first a prince mounted on a might steed, battle banners flying, shouting words of justice, revenge, of battles won, blood spilled, words hot with harm. Next comes another … Continue reading

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Where’s the Line?

Where do I stop and you begin? The illusion of separation keeps us from seeing that we are one. Give me your hand and together we will walk on until you and I are finally free to be we.

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Becoming Transparent

I want to be transparent to leave no room for doubt, betrayal, or fear. What must I do to become so clear, so free, to leave behind all that hinders me? I must swim in pure water, leaving all that … Continue reading

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Sometimes a Doubt

Sometimes I write poems of doubt, of sadness, anguish, or fear. Some say these are not inspirational, yet it is my doubt and fear that forces me to seek my Creator, who always holds me dear. ************************* To Sarah who … Continue reading

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What I Used to Be

I used to be so sure about everything and loved to give my opinion. Each year teaches me how the illusion of life makes my opinions absurd. The irony is that understanding this makes me wiser.

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Water, Water, Everywhere…

fog rain steam snow cloudspuddlesriverspondsoceans if we had never seen water, how difficult it would be to understand what it is no wonder we have trouble perceiving the magnitude of God

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